UAB Medicine

CLINICAL LAB ASSISTANT - (T226399)

Description

Clinical Lab Assistant

University of Alabama at Birmingham

This position will perform all duties related to the preparation, distribution, cataloging and storage of lab specimens for testing.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

• Retrieves lab specimens from other collection areas and retrieves patient files needed in the lab areas.
• Processes, packages and stores autologous tissue.
• Cleans operating rooms.
• Adheres to departmental specimen identification policies and quality controls.
• Utilizes lab and hospital information systems and performs outpatient registration for patient specimens received via mail and/or UPS.
• Provides secretarial and clerical support for the laboratory staff in support of lab operations including inventory, ordering and receiving supplies.
• Responds to the unique needs of all patients ages newborn through geriatric

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Work Characteristics

• Effective verbal and written communication
• Ability to work independently, as well as within a group

Hourly Range: $15.00-$20.30

Qualifications

Education:

High School diploma or GED required

Currently certified as a Certified Tissue Bank Specialist (CTBS) from the American Association of Tissue Banks (AATB) required depending on location.

Primary Location

: University

Job Category

: Clerical & Administrative

Organization

: 311551200 OB/GYN - Gyn Oncology

Employee Status

: Regular

Shift: Day/1st Shift

Work Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department/hiring manager): Onsite

Equal Opportunity Statement: UAB is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution dedicated to providing equal opportunities and equal access to all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, ethnic or national origin, sex (including pregnancy), genetic information, age, disability, religion, and veteran’s status. As required by Title IX, UAB prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to UAB’s Assistant Vice President and Senior Title IX Coordinator. The Title IX notice of nondiscrimination is located at uab.edu/titleix.